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TRA 553Y

2003 Maserati Coupe

Silver Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,635 mi
Last recorded61,635 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Maserati Coupe47,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 553Y
MakeMaserati
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,635 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 61,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 61,410 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 61,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,147 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,157 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside components starting to corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2019 58,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside components starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,732 miles

front and rear suspension bushes perishing

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2017 57,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension bushes perishing

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,294 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 56,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,772 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened Handbrake (3.5.1n)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,588 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 53,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 48,619 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs some corrosion on faces

offside and nearside rear suspension lower tie bars slight movement on outer bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2010 43,294 miles

slight oil leak at rear

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,702 miles

slight split in wiper on nearside front not affecting swept vision

Fail 9 Apr 2008 25,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight split in wiper on nearside front not affecting swept vision

How Reliable is the Maserati Coupe?

Based on 16,344 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
1,826
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 418
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 376
Headlamp aim too low 199
Headlamp aim too high 175
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TRA 553Y is a 2003 Maserati Coupe in Silver with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Maserati Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 47,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Maserati Coupe fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 514 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRA 553Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Maserati Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TRA 553Y is a 2003 Maserati Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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